Human Growth and Development / Unit 6 HGD 0796 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Withdrawal and Shyness
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The idea
Withdrawing from peers is not antisocial behaviour; shyness is wanting to join others while fearing their judgement, often seen as hovering and watching.
In practice
A shy child at the edge of the sandbox, watching the others with obvious interest.
Where people slip
The misconception is that a shy child is antisocial. Shyness rises in new or evaluative settings and usually subsides.
Your place on the trail
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